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Tennessee Valley Dam Loop via Coastal Trail and Tennessee Valley Trail

based on 11 tracks & routes #6 hike out of 29 in
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10.7 mi
Distance
5 hrs 36 min
Time
terrain
886 ft
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Overview

This is a difficult loop trail in Marin Headlands (GGNRA).

This trail goes by Tennessee Valley Dam, Tennessee Beach, and Tennessee Cove.

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    5 years, 3 months ago
    Scenic coastal loop with a great pit stop at Pelican Inn. Tough elevation climbs but the views were worth it. Mostly exposed, could be foggy and cool or sunny and hot depending on the day.
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    4 years, 2 months ago
    ★ ★

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chrisballinger 11 years, 8 months ago

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